Save Money With Tankless Water Heaters

Hot water heating accounts for about 20% (or more) of the average North American household�s annual energy costs. With energy prices rising day by day it is becoming important to take a closer look at where the money is going.

Some models can be mounted on the exterior of a home, freeing up valuable floor and closet space on the inside. The unit can be placed in a recessed box, flush-mounted and painted or textured to match the exterior of the home.We would suggest researching different makes and models in order to make the right choice for your particular needs and circumstances. (Original article at http://www.ontario-home-builder.com/Tankless_Water_Heaters.html )Longer lifetimeConventional hot water heaters store water and maintain the water temperature to the temperature setting on the tank - usually between 120� and 140� F. That means keeping water hot even when you do not need it - while you are at work; while you are sleeping; while you are away on holidays.Tankless water heaters can also be used for supplementary heat, such as a booster to a solar hot water system, or snow melting systems, or to meet all your hot water needs.While the initial costs of a tankless water heater may be higher, there is additional information that you will want to consider. A tank water heater system only has a lifetime of nine years, at the very most, while a tankless water heater can last up to twenty years because of its design. The tankless water heater system also maintains an efficiency of 82% over the course of its longer lifetime, while the tank system declines each year because of mineral buildup.Certification through the Hotshot Installer Training Program offers attendees an opportunity to participate in comprehensive discussions on electrical wiring, phasing, sizing and other essential topics related to the field and profession of plumbing and electrical service and installation, plus an overview of AHI's paid services on warranty work and extended warranty programs.The major players include: Takagi, Rheem, Noritz, Rinnai and up and coming Luna Baxi.tankless water heatersA tankless water heater doesn�t use a tank to store water, so it only heats what you will need to use, when you need to use it. This allows your home energy bills to be based on what you actually use, rather than on what the water heater has decided to store in the tank. The energy factor of a tankless system is .69 to .80 while the tank system is only .52 to .59. Clearly, the tankless system design is able to perform more efficiently.These �standby� losses represent 15% to 25% of a household�s annual water heating costs.Throughout the rest of the world, where energy costs have consistently been higher than in North America, different methods of heating water are common.More cost effectiveBecause the efficiency rate of tankless water heaters is about 20% higher, averaging around 90% and reaching up to 96% and there is no stand by losses, savings on your energy bills are evident.Without the worry of mineral buildup, the tankless water heater system is made to last twenty years without lessening in its efficiency. With the tank water heater, you will notice a decrease in efficiency over the much short lifespan as minerals build up from storing water in the tank.

We would suggest researching different makes and models in order to make the right choice for your particular needs and circumstances. (Original article at http://www.ontario-home-builder.com/Tankless_Water_Heaters.html )

Author: Harvey Juric